ESPN announces the strength classification of NBA teams in the new season. The Knicks and Spurs are the favorites to win the championship. The Warriors can only compete for the play-off qualification.

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[Reporter Nian Miaoyun/Comprehensive Report] The Warriors have failed to pursue stars this summer. Today, ESPN's team strength classification for the new season was released. They are ranked in the same level as the Mavericks, Grizzlies, and Wizards, and are considered to have only a chance to fight for playoff tickets through the play-offs. As for the defending Knicks, Spurs and Thunder, they are still the favorites to compete for the championship.

ESPN announced today the strength classification of 30 teams, divided into 8 echelons. Among them, the Knicks, Spurs and Thunder have the most complete strength in the new season. The three teams have retained most of their starting players in the offseason. The Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, made it to the championship game last season, and this summer they added veteran Tobias Harris. Together with the Thunder and Knicks, they are regarded as the favorites to win the championship.

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The teams ranked among the top teams in the Western Conference include the Lakers, Timberwolves, Nuggets and Rockets. Although they are strong, these teams each have different worries and are not as stable as the favorites to win the championship. The Lakers and Timberwolves reshuffled their lineups in the offseason. Although the Lakers added defensive center Walker Kessler, their strength was greatly reduced after LeBron James changed to the Sixers jersey. Although the Timberwolves traded for LaMelo Ball and signed Jonathan Kuminga, they lost Julius Randle and other main players, and the new lineup still faces high-risk tests.

Listed as "potential play-off contenders" are 9 teams including the Warriors, Wizards, Mavericks, Suns, Trail Blazers, Grizzlies, Pelicans, Jazz and Hornets. Nevin pointed out that the Warriors do not have much reinforcements this summer and can only wait for Jimmy Butler III to return from injury. Their competitiveness is still limited. As for the Wizards, who have had a miserable record in recent seasons, they will have the opportunity to compete in the play-offs and playoffs in the new season after Anthony Davis and Trae Young return to the team.

The least promising ones are the Clippers, Nets and Bucks. They are classified as "uncompetitive and have no draft picks of their own". They may only have the fate of being at the bottom in the new season.